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October 17, 2023
By Tiana Haxton, RNZ News journalist Melanesians all across Aotearoa are coming together in Auckland this weekend to celebrate their unique cultural heritage. This is the second time the annual Melanesian Festival Aotearoa is being held and it is an opportunity for community members from Fiji, Kanaky New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and ... <a title="Melanesians gathering for ‘unique’ NZ cultural event to celebrate identity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/17/melanesians-gathering-for-unique-nz-cultural-event-to-celebrate-identity/" aria-label="Read more about Melanesians gathering for ‘unique’ NZ cultural event to celebrate identity">Read more</a>
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October 12, 2023
By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist Fiji independence day celebrations — “Fiji Day” — this week was a jovial occasion with thousands of flag waving citizens accompanying the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Band as they marched through the streets Suva towards Albert Park for a flag raising ceremony. October 10 marked the republic’s 53rd ... <a title="Fiji marks 53rd anniversary with a message of ‘unity in diversity’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/12/fiji-marks-53rd-anniversary-with-a-message-of-unity-in-diversity/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji marks 53rd anniversary with a message of ‘unity in diversity’">Read more</a>
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October 5, 2023
Pacific Media Watch Pacific Media Network (PMN) has continued its transition into the “Moanaverse” with a new digital home for its news and media PMN said in a statement it was pleased to reveal its new website that “ensures the future of Pacific storytelling, radio and news media continues to connect with its growing online ... <a title="Pacific Media Network launches new ‘Moanaverse’ digital website" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/05/pacific-media-network-launches-new-moanaverse-digital-website/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific Media Network launches new ‘Moanaverse’ digital website">Read more</a>
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October 3, 2023
Jubi News in Jayapura Director Latifah Anum Siregar of the Democracy Alliance for Papua (ALDP) has emphasised the importance of raising awareness about human rights violations in Papua during a discussion at the launch of five Jubi Documentary films. The event took place at the St. Nicholaus Ambassador of Peace Study House in Jayapura City ... <a title="West Papua’s human rights issues under spotlight for Jubi film launch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/03/west-papuas-human-rights-issues-under-spotlight-for-jubi-film-launch/" aria-label="Read more about West Papua’s human rights issues under spotlight for Jubi film launch">Read more</a>
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October 2, 2023
By Khalia Strong of Pacific Media Network Dozens of Pacific Islanders and Palagi defied the bitterly cold wind and rain for a peaceful “remember the Dawn Raids” march along Auckland’s Ponsonby Road at the weekend. The Savali ole Filemu march recognised the anxiety which currently faces overstayers, and the pain still felt from the Dawn ... <a title="Ponsonby march highlights Dawn Raids pain and overstayer uncertainty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/02/ponsonby-march-highlights-dawn-raids-pain-and-overstayer-uncertainty/" aria-label="Read more about Ponsonby march highlights Dawn Raids pain and overstayer uncertainty">Read more</a>
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October 2, 2023
Jubi News in Jayapura The Indonesia Art Movement has collaborated with the Monj Hen Wani Community and environmental advocates in Papua to organise the “Arumbay Tonotwiyat” — the Women’s Forest People’s Party. The event took place beneath the lush canopy of Enggros village’s mangrove forest Abepura District, Jayapura City last weekend. Arumbay Tonotwiyat was a ... <a title="Papuan ‘women’s forest party’ boosts culture in mangrove haven" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/02/papuan-womens-forest-party-boosts-culture-in-mangrove-haven/" aria-label="Read more about Papuan ‘women’s forest party’ boosts culture in mangrove haven">Read more</a>
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September 26, 2023
A recent webinar hosted by the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) brought together minds from across the region to delve into the intricate issues of the digital economy and data value. The webinar’s focus was clear — shed light on who was shaping the rules of the digital landscape and how these rules were taking ... <a title="Bid to protect Pacific indigenous knowledge in the global digital space" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/26/bid-to-protect-pacific-indigenous-knowledge-in-the-global-digital-space/" aria-label="Read more about Bid to protect Pacific indigenous knowledge in the global digital space">Read more</a>
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September 26, 2023
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist Pacific youth climate champion Suluafi Brianna Fruean has likened her first time in the United Nations building to primary school. “It was my first time being in the [UN] General Assembly space,” Suluafi said. “I sat there and I was watching everyone and it kind of reminded me of ... <a title="Pacific climate warrior says ‘name who we’re fighting – the fossil fuel industry’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/26/pacific-climate-warrior-says-name-who-were-fighting-the-fossil-fuel-industry/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific climate warrior says ‘name who we’re fighting – the fossil fuel industry’">Read more</a>
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September 24, 2023
COMMENTARY: By John Mitchell in Suva On Thursday, the whole world celebrated the International Day of Peace. Although the UN day is not as famous as others, like World Press Freedom Day, International Women’s Day or World Teacher’s Day, it is important nevertheless. The UN General Assembly has set aside the special day to help ... <a title="John Mitchell: Blessed are the peacemakers – why this day is so vital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/24/john-mitchell-blessed-are-the-peacemakers-why-this-day-is-so-vital/" aria-label="Read more about John Mitchell: Blessed are the peacemakers – why this day is so vital">Read more</a>
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September 22, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Annie Te One, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington In his maiden speech to Parliament in 2020, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi told his fellow MPs: You know what it feels like to have a pebble in your shoe? That will be my job here. A constant, annoying to those ... <a title="NZ election 2023: From ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker – the rise and rise of Te Pāti Māori" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/nz-election-2023-from-pebble-in-the-shoe-to-future-power-broker-the-rise-and-rise-of-te-pati-maori/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: From ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker – the rise and rise of Te Pāti Māori">Read more</a>
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September 21, 2023
COMMENTARY: By Martyn Bradbury Aotearoa New Zealand’s opposition – and poll leader — National Party’s three biggest donors have a combined net worth of $15 billion. The bottom 50 percent of NZ has $23 billion. The top 5 percent of New Zealanders own roughly 50 percent of New Zealand’s wealth, while the bottom 50 percent ... <a title="NZ election 2023: Dear NZ, our foundations are in ruin and there’s no political courage for tomorrow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/21/nz-election-2023-dear-nz-our-foundations-are-in-ruin-and-theres-no-political-courage-for-tomorrow/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: Dear NZ, our foundations are in ruin and there’s no political courage for tomorrow">Read more</a>
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September 17, 2023
Though the Oslo Accords and its signatories made many promises to the Palestinians, in reality, it carved Palestine up into bantustans and ghettos with limited self-autonomy for Palestinians on a minuscule portion of their homeland. By Yumna Patel On September 13, 1993, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and leader of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) ... <a title="‘It was set up to fail us’ – Palestinians reflect on 30 years of the Oslo Accords" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/17/it-was-set-up-to-fail-us-palestinians-reflect-on-30-years-of-the-oslo-accords/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It was set up to fail us’ – Palestinians reflect on 30 years of the Oslo Accords">Read more</a>
